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Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz MIMO 4-Element Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2566P4W-R)
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Installing the Antenna
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A drill
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A #29 (0.136-in. (s.45 mm)) drill bit (for drywall installation, other surfaces may require a different
size).
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A pencil
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A small mallet or hammer
Mounting on a Vertical Surface
Follow these steps to mount your antenna on a vertical surface. This procedure describes mounting the
antenna on a drywall surface. If you are mounting the antenna on any other type of surface, your
procedure may vary slightly.
Step 1
Determine the location where you will mount the antenna.
Step 2
Use the antenna as a template to mark the location of the four mounting holes.
Step 3
Use a drill and #29 drill bit to drill four holes at the locations you marked in
.
Step 4
Start a plastic anchor into each hole.
Step 5
Use a mallet or small hammer to seat the anchors into the wall.
Step 6
Align the antenna’s mounting holes with the anchors.
Step 7
Start a #8 x 1¼ screw into each antenna mounting hole.
Step 8
Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the antenna to the wall. Do not overtighten.
Step 9
Install the end caps into the antenna mounting holes.
Step 10
Remove the yellow outdoor installation warning label from the antenna radome.
Outdoor Installations
You can mount this antenna outdoors. If you mount the antenna outdoors, you must provide the mounting
hardware. For outdoor installations, follow the instructions printed on the back of the antenna.
Caution
An orientation arrow is printed on the back of the antenna that indicates the proper orientation for the
antenna for outdoor installations. You must install the antenna so the arrow points up to prevent any
water intrusion and to provide a drain for any moisture that may accumulate inside the antenna.
